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Boone County public meetings in 2022

25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves zoning updates and various equipment purchases

The Fiscal Court adopted amendments to zoning regulations and the transient room tax ordinance. The board approved several personnel appointments, a $94,000 asset purchase for Boone's Landing Marina, and multiple equipment bids for public works. A first reading of a motor vehicle license fee ordinance was also conducted.

Tue Nov 29, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves over $1.2M in road paving and milling contracts

The Fiscal Court awarded three asphalt paving contracts for the Hebron, Union-Walton, and Burlington areas. The board also approved several personnel appointments, a sidewalk construction project, and funding for human services. A zoning map amendment for 2250 Williams Road was adopted.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves Union Promenade development area and Weaver Road sidewalk match

The Fiscal Court established the Union Promenade Development Area and approved several zoning map amendments. The board also committed a local funding match for a sidewalk project in the City of Florence and authorized various personnel promotions and appointments.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court adopts updated unfit and unsafe structures ordinance

The Fiscal Court approved several administrative appointments, a cold weather sheltering agreement, and a new ordinance regarding unfit structures. A public hearing was held for the Union Promenade Development Area, and two zoning amendments were given first readings.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves zoning change for 0.63-acre commercial development on North Bend Road

The Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for a 0.63-acre property at 3120 North Bend Road from Public Facility to Commercial Two/Planned Development, with conditions including a requirement for the developer to construct or reconstruct any portion of the Multi-Use Path impacted by required traffic improvements. The court also approved a separate zoning change for a 2.9-acre parcel near Limaburg Road from Rural Suburban to Agricultural Estate. A sidewalk feasibility study along Tiburon Drive, Brittany Trail, and Jasons Bluff was disapproved after residents spoke in opposition.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves first reading of 265-unit apartment complex on North Bend Road

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a first reading for a zoning map amendment to allow a 265-unit apartment development at 3120 North Bend Road, with a second reading scheduled for October 14. The court also approved a $184,129 design contract for the Camp Ernst Road roundabout, a $292,525 sidewalk construction bid along Thornwilde Drive, and several other resolutions including a rural water expansion MOU and broadband grant acceptance. All votes were unanimous (3-0) except for one tabled resolution due to a commissioner's recusal.

Tue Sep 13, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County approves rezoning for industrial use on Bullock Lane

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment and driveway variance for an industrial project on Bullock Lane, despite one dissenting vote. The court also approved several personnel actions, a Sunday alcohol sales time change, and multiple administrative contracts, including a $5 million trail project and a roof repair bid.

Tue Aug 23, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court sets 2022 property tax rate at 9.8 cents per $100 valuation

The Fiscal Court approved the 2022 ad valorem tax rate of 9.8 cents per $100 valuation for real property, the same rate as the previous year, and 12.6 cents per $100 for personal property. The court also approved a road right-of-way vacation at 2764 & 2756 Berwood Lane in Hebron, a lease for athletic fields at 7100 Industrial Road, and the purchase of 15 police interceptor vehicles and 5 SUVs for the Sheriff's Department. A request from the Boone County Conservation District for a $900,000 budget amendment and a new millage tax was denied.

Tue Aug 9, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves $7.87M animal shelter budget, hires staff

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved the $7,866,449 guaranteed maximum price budget for the new animal shelter, authorized appointments for a landscape technician, animal control officer, and a seasonal parks position, and denied a zoning change request. The court also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a budget amendment and a snow removal agreement with KYTC.

Thu Jul 28, 2022

Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court restarts Parks Master Plan, hears public input

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a special caucus meeting to restart the Boone County Parks 2030 Master Plan, which was delayed by the pandemic. The court heard a presentation from the consultant Brandstetter and Carroll and received public comments on park needs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and community input only.

Tue Jul 26, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves $1.18M purchase of England-Idlewild Park from CVG Airport

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of approximately 296 acres known as England-Idlewild Park from the CVG Airport for $1,181,960, ending a long-term lease and enabling future construction of a new Animal Shelter. The court also approved multiple personnel appointments, reclassifications, and promotions across county departments, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. Several zoning and development ordinances received first readings, with second readings scheduled for August 9, 2022.

Tue Jul 12, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves $910K Sheriff's budget amendment and pay hikes

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a $910,000 amendment to the Sheriff's FY2022 budget, covering COLA, payroll, fuel, and other adjustments. It also approved $3.50/hour pay increases for dispatchers (starting at $24.17/hour) and $4.00/hour for supervisors, funded from reserves. A zoning map amendment for an 81-acre area along Hathaway Road was adopted, and a $276,336 bid for golf course bunker renovation was awarded.

Thu Jun 30, 2022

Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves end-of-year invoices and budget transfers

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a special meeting solely to approve financial matters for the end of Fiscal Year 2022. They approved the June 30, 2022 invoice reports, a $75,536.99 budget transfer, and an $11,594.21 transfer for the golf course, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. No other agenda items were considered.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court adopts FY2023 budget with 6% salary increase

The Boone County Fiscal Court adopted the FY2023 budget, amended to provide a 6% salary increase effective July 1 for all county employees, including the Sheriff's department, funded from reserves. The court also approved several personnel resolutions, including new seasonal hires and pay rate adjustments, and adopted ordinances for an occupational license fee credit for F&E Aircraft Maintenance and an emergency budget amendment. A zoning map amendment request for an 81-acre area along Hathaway Road received a first reading, with a second reading scheduled for July 12.

Tue Jun 14, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves Flottweg occupational license fee credit

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved several personnel appointments, including a dispatcher and seasonal hires, and adopted ordinances, including a second reading of an occupational license fee credit for Flottweg Separation Technology. It also awarded bids for sidewalk design and inmate food service, and tabled a property transfer resolution related to industrial revenue bonds.

Tue May 31, 2022

Budget Workshop Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves $2.198M tax board funding for aging, disability, mental health programs

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a budget workshop and public hearing, approving a resolution allocating $2,198,000 to support aging, intellectual disability, and mental health programs for FY 2023. The court also approved several personnel appointments, including a new technology specialist/building inspector position, and passed first readings of the FY 2023 budget ordinance and other ordinances. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with Commissioner Brewer absent.

Thu May 12, 2022

Budget Workshop Special Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court reviews proposed FY2023 budget, no final action taken

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a special budget workshop to review the proposed FY2023 operating and capital budgets. No votes or final decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The first reading of the budget is scheduled for May 31, 2022, with public comments, and the second reading on June 28, 2022. The budget must be approved by July 1, 2022.

Tue May 10, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County approves zoning changes for Davis Lane and Weaver Road areas

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved two zoning map amendments: one for a 33-acre area at the terminus of Davis Lane and adjacent parcels, changing from Employment Planned Development (EPD) and Commercial Services (C-3) to Public Facilities/Planned Development (PF/PD) and C-3, and another for a 4.1-acre area on Weaver Road from Suburban Residential One (SR-1) to Urban Residential Two (UR-2). Both were approved unanimously (4-0). The court also approved the FY2022-23 KYTC Rural Secondary Program resolution with flex funds, salary adjustments for part-time PRN staff in Emergency Management, and several appointments and administrative items.

Tue Apr 26, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves personnel hires and first readings of two rezoning ordinances

The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously approved multiple personnel appointments, including a truck driver/operator, park laborer, seasonal hires for golf courses and parks, and a seasonal position at Boone's Landing. The court also held first readings for two zoning map amendments: one for a large senior living development near Richwood Road and another for townhomes on Weaver Road. Both ordinances will have second readings on May 10, 2022. Additionally, the court approved resolutions for school transportation reimbursement, raising the fixed asset capitalization threshold to $20,000, setting salaries for county officials, and forming an Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force.

Tue Apr 12, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Fiscal Court approves $2.5M KY 338 INFRA grant commitment

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution authorizing the County Judge/Executive to sign documents for a $2.5 million commitment to the KY 338 INFRA grant project, paid in four installments starting October 2022. The court also approved several personnel appointments, surplus declarations, and fiscal matters, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. No ordinances or presentations were made.

Tue Mar 22, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves multiple contracts and appointments

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved several personnel appointments, including a new Animal Control Officer and seasonal hires, and adopted two zoning ordinance changes for industrial properties. The court also awarded bids for landscaping, a telehandler, shelter concrete pads, and janitorial services, and approved various resolutions and financial reports.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves Amazon occupational license fee credit

The Boone County Fiscal Court adopted an ordinance granting a credit of the county occupational license fee for new employees as part of an economic development project by Amazon.com Services, Inc., under the Kentucky Business Investment Program. The court also approved several personnel appointments, including a laborer for Public Works, seasonal hires for golf courses, arboretum interns, a snow laborer, and seasonal maintenance staff for Parks. Additionally, the court approved a resolution establishing the county net profit due date for 2022 tax year as April 18, 2022, and awarded a bid for asphalt paving and milling in the Burlington area to Eaton Asphalt.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County approves 184.77-acre Hathaway Road rezoning for 500 homes

The Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for 184.77 acres on Hathaway Road, changing from RSE/A-2 to SR-1/SR-2, with conditions, and denied a dimensional variance. The court also approved a second reading for a 31-acre zone change from A-2 to RSE at 2645 Hathaway Road. Additionally, the court gave first reading to an Amazon occupational license fee credit ordinance and a golf cart ordinance amendment for Rivers Pointe.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves personnel hires and zoning changes

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved several personnel appointments and promotions, including Heath Parmer as Residential Building Inspector and Joshua Sweeney as Support Specialist. The court also adopted ordinances approving a development plan change for Corporex Parks and repealing an outdated ordinance, while holding first readings for two zoning amendments on Hathaway Road.

Tue Jan 11, 2022

Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Boone County Fiscal Court approves two right-of-way vacations and new treasurer

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved the vacation of right-of-way for an alley in Taylorsport/Hebron and a section of county road at South Fork Road in Verona, both by 3-0 votes. The court also appointed Robert Notton as County Treasurer/Director of Finance, Larry Bowling as Equipment/Shop Manager for golf courses, and Bill Lipscomb as Seasonal Snow Laborer. First readings were held for ordinances regarding a Corporex development plan change and repealing an outdated security ordinance, with second readings scheduled for January 25, 2022.